What period are most cocktail rings from?

The dated listings run from 1800 to 1960, but the weight is late. The 1930s, 1950s and 1960s between them account for the bulk, with the 1920s close behind. Victorian, Edwardian and 19th century pieces are a small part of the whole. Dating in this category is the dealer's approximation from style, not a hallmark reading.

Which stones turn up most often?

Diamond, far ahead of everything else, and named in the majority of titles. Sapphire leads the coloured stones, then emerald, then ruby. Amethyst and aquamarine appear regularly too, usually as large single stones in 9ct or 14ct mounts. Opal, pearl, tourmaline, zircon, jade and turquoise each surface in smaller numbers.

Is there a difference between a dress ring and a cocktail ring?

Not in practice. The two words are used interchangeably across the listings for the same thing: a large ring with a raised gem-set head, worn for show rather than as a wedding or engagement band. 'Dress' appears in a fair number of titles, often on the bigger single-stone semi-precious rings.

Why do some titles name a country for the stone?

Origin names like Ceylon, Colombian, Burmese, Mogok, Zambian and Australian mark out gems whose source has been identified, and they appear almost exclusively at the top of the range. Ceylon is the only one common enough to count as a recurring term. The others surface a handful of times each, often alongside gem report or certification wording.

Do listings state the ring size?

Usually not. Size appears in only a small fraction of titles, so the majority of listings leave it out. What titles do carry, more often, is metal, stone and construction: 18ct, platinum, cluster, bombé, tank.

What does Art Deco mean on one of these?

It points to the geometric styling of the 1920s and 30s: flat panels and plaques, target and navette heads, pavé and chequer settings, generally in platinum or white gold. Around a third of titles in the category use the term, which makes the deco diamond and sapphire cluster the single most familiar type on Sellingantiques.

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Antique Cocktail Rings

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A cocktail or dress ring is a large gem-set finger ring built around a raised, showy head, made to be worn for evening and social occasions rather than as an engagement or wedding band.

19th century

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Antique 18ct Gold and Diamond Ring

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£1,050

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Art Deco 1.25 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1935

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco 1.25 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1935

From Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

£6,750

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Art Deco Carved Jade 9ct Gold Panel Ring | Antique Vintage

1900 - 1920

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Art Deco Carved Jade 9ct Gold Panel Ring | Antique Vintage

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£465

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Mid Century 4.19 Carat Natural Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1960

1940 - 1960

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Mid Century 4.19 Carat Natural Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1960

From Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

£3,900

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18ct White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flower Cluster Ring

1940 - 1960

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18ct White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flower Cluster Ring

From AgAu Jewellery

£995

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1940 - 1960

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Amethyst and Diamond Dress Ring

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£120

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Antique Australian 0.80ct Emerald and 0.97ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Australian 0.80ct Emerald and 0.97ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1900

From AC Silver

£8,950

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Antique Georgian 18ct Gold Ring Silver and Diamond Set on Blue Enamel 0.15ct

19th century

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Antique Georgian 18ct Gold Ring Silver and Diamond Set on Blue Enamel 0.15ct

From Bushells Antiques

£825

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Mid-century Vintage 14ct White & Yellow Gold Diamond Ring – 0.27ct, Size Q

1940 - 1960

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Mid-century Vintage 14ct White & Yellow Gold Diamond Ring – 0.27ct, Size Q

From Bushells Antiques

£950

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Antique 11.74ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and 0.66ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Ring Circa 1935

1920 - 1940

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Antique 11.74ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and 0.66ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Ring Circa 1935

From AC Silver

£24,950

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One-offs from the archive: a geode-crystal ring, a pearl still in its oyster shell, a brutalist interchangeable ball ring, and an Art Nouveau reclining figure.

Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

1940 - 1960

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Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

From AC Silver

£4,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Large Vintage Art Deco Period 0.50 Ct Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond, 18 Ct Gold Oval Cluster Ring

1900 - 1920

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A Large Vintage Art Deco Period 0.50 Ct Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond, 18 Ct Gold Oval Cluster Ring

From Bushells Antiques

£5,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Natural 8.30 Carat Beryl Columbian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring Certified Ca 1950'S

1940 - 1960

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A Natural 8.30 Carat Beryl Columbian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring Certified Ca 1950'S

From Bushells Antiques

£32,000

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Antique 15.40ct High Zircon and 0.56ct Diamond, 9ct Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Antique 15.40ct High Zircon and 0.56ct Diamond, 9ct Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1920

From AC Silver

£3,450

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Vintage 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring – 6.81ct Ruby 1.05ct Diamonds

1940 - 1960

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Vintage 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring – 6.81ct Ruby 1.05ct Diamonds

From Bushells Antiques

£16,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Vintage Cultured Pearl, Jade and Gold Ring

1940 - 1960

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Vintage Cultured Pearl, Jade and Gold Ring

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£320

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Antique Cocktail Rings

Antique 18ct Gold and Diamond Ring

Art Deco 1.25 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1935

Art Deco Carved Jade 9ct Gold Panel Ring | Antique Vintage

Mid Century 4.19 Carat Natural Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1960

18ct White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flower Cluster Ring

Amethyst and Diamond Dress Ring

Antique Australian 0.80ct Emerald and 0.97ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1900

Antique Georgian 18ct Gold Ring Silver and Diamond Set on Blue Enamel 0.15ct

Mid-century Vintage 14ct White & Yellow Gold Diamond Ring – 0.27ct, Size Q

Antique 11.74ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and 0.66ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Ring Circa 1935

Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

A Large Vintage Art Deco Period 0.50 Ct Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond, 18 Ct Gold Oval Cluster Ring

A Natural 8.30 Carat Beryl Columbian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring Certified Ca 1950'S

Antique 15.40ct High Zircon and 0.56ct Diamond, 9ct Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1920

Vintage 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring – 6.81ct Ruby 1.05ct Diamonds

Vintage Cultured Pearl, Jade and Gold Ring

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